Hoeboer and Freens Take Top Honors at 15th Annual Namur SUP Race

NAMUR, BELGIUM – The 15th edition of the Namur SUP Race delivered another unforgettable day of stand-up paddle racing as Stop #6 of the 2025 EuroTour unfolded under ideal summer conditions. Held at the iconic venue of The Flow Namur, the event welcomed elite paddlers from 10 nations in a celebration of high-performance competition and community spirit.

In the women’s race, the Netherlands’ Marin Hoeboer shocked the field with her first major win, taking the top spot in impressive form. The newly crowned Dutch champion held off a fierce challenge from France’s Lola Pelletier, who finished a close second after a hard-fought sprint to the finish. Rounding out the podium was Denmark’s Emma Freja Pedersen, who remained a consistent threat throughout the race. Notably, Dutch junior Elin van der Sar continued her strong season with a fourth-place finish, and Belgium’s Nathalie Van Olmen earned fifth with a solid, veteran performance. Special recognition goes to Denmark’s Stinna Morell Lerche, who persevered through a mid-race mishap involving a fishing line injury and still finished strong.

Photos courtesy: Euro Tour / Mario Entero

Top 10 Women:

1. Marin Hoeboer (NED) – Sunova SUP
2. Lola Pelletier (FRA) – NSP Racing
3. Emma Freja Pedersen (DEN) – Sunova SUP
4. Elin van der Sar (NED) – Light Board Corp
5. Nathalie Van Olmen (BEL) – ONE Ocean Sports
6. Anne-Sophie Quennesson (FRA) – 3 Bay Paddle
7. Renee Keijzer (NED) – Sunova SUP
8. Marrit Miedema (NED) – Mistral Int
9. Stinna Morell Lerche (DEN) – Infinity SUP

On the men’s side, Donato Freens (NED) secured back-to-back victories on the EuroTour, showcasing his formidable strength and consistency. Despite heavy pressure from a tightly packed lead group, Freens held off France’s Ethan Bry, who finished second after a decisive sprint. Fellow Dutch paddler Joep Van Bakel claimed third, with Germany’s Ole Schwarz and Belgium’s Kjell De Bruyn rounding out the top five in a fast and competitive field.

Photos courtesy: Euro Tour / Mario Entero

Top 10 Men:

1. Donato Freens (NED) – Infinity SUP
2. Ethan Bry (FRA) – SIC Maui
3. Joep Van Bakel (NED) – Sunova SUP
4. Ole Schwarz (GER) – Starboard SUP
5. Kjell De Bruyn (BEL) – Starboard SUP
6. Bastian Grimm (GER) – Sunova SUP
7. Benyam Bossack (NED) – Light Board Corp
8. Bodie Von Allmen (USA) – NSP Racing
9. Greg Limelette (FRA) – Starboard SUP
10. Maximus Sijrier (NED) – BR1 Boards

Youth paddlers also made headlines, with several juniors landing in the top 10 and one standout 8-year-old competitor completing the full amateur race — a record-breaking feat that added to the celebratory tone of the event.

Special thanks go to Bertrand and the entire crew at The Flow Namur for once again delivering an outstanding race experience. Celebrating its 15th consecutive year, the Namur SUP Race continues to be a cornerstone of the EuroTour, highlighting the importance of family-friendly competition and community engagement.

Full results available at eurotoursup.net. Check out the video highlights from the event below.

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